There are 6 ways to get from Thanjavur to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chengalpattutrain 22676 / ...
6h 37m₹326–2,588Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Kanchipuramtrain 16367
6h 56m₹220–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9h 9mDrive 262.7 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Kanchipuramcar 262.7 km
4h 17m₹2,963–4,280Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Kanchipuramtaxi 262.7 km
4h 17m₹4,500–5,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
6h 16m₹6,253–9,645
Thanjavur to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Kanchipuram. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Kanchipuram is 331 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Kanchipuram without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Thanjavur to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Kanchipuram is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Chengalpattu every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thanjavur to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Thanjavur to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Kanchipuram is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Thanjavur to Kanchipuram.
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